Elkin Alexis Garcia Salazar
About Elkin Alexis Garcia Salazar
Elkin Alexis Garcia Salazar is a Senior UX/UI Designer with extensive experience in graphic design and user experience. He has worked for several companies, including Siigo S.A. and UBITS, and has completed multiple design-related studies at institutions like Platzi and Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores.
Work at UBITS
Elkin Alexis Garcia Salazar currently holds the position of Senior UX/UI Designer at UBITS. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing his expertise in user experience and interface design. His role involves creating intuitive and engaging designs that enhance user interaction with digital products. His experience in UX/UI design is pivotal in shaping the user journey and ensuring that the products meet the needs of users effectively.
Education and Expertise
Elkin studied at Platzi, where he completed several courses in design, including UI Interface Design and User Experience (UX), achieving certifications in these areas from 2018 to 2019. He also studied Product Design at Platzi for 11 months in 2019. Additionally, he earned a degree in Graphic Design from Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in UX/UI design.
Professional Background
Elkin has a diverse professional background in design, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as a Graphic Designer at ADD CONSULTORES SAS from 2017 to 2019 and held the position of UX/UI Lead at Siigo S.A. from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Siigo S.A. also included roles as a UX/UI Designer and Senior Graphic Designer, spanning from 2017 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he worked as Head of Design at Emisora Mariana from 2014 to 2016 and as Art Director at PIXEL GD S.A.S. from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Experience
Before his current role and previous positions, Elkin gained early experience as a Graphic Design Intern at the National Police of Colombia in 2011. This internship provided him with foundational skills in graphic design, which he built upon in subsequent roles. His extensive experience in both graphic and UX/UI design has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set applicable to various design challenges.